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School Counselor

4 weeks ago

Alpharetta, United States Amana Academy Charter School Full time

Amana Academy is seeking crew members with a sense of adventure and curiosity to work in a diverse, supportive and collaborative environment. Established in 2005, our demonstrated track record of empowering students to do more than they think possible has resulted in Amana being among the most well-regarded public charter schools in the state of Georgia.

We use the Harvard-based EL Educationmodel as the foundation for our cross-curricular STEM program powered by design thinking. EL provides a holistic framework for measuring student success, placing as much emphasis on character development and quality craftsmanship as it does on academic achievement.

Our flagship campus is located in Alpharetta and is authorized by Fulton County Schools and the Georgia Department of Education. It is open to students in grades K-8 who reside in the Fulton County Schools district. Our new West Atlanta campus, opened in August 2022, is located in Mableton and is authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission. It serves students in grades K-5 residing in the state of Georgia. Both campuses are tuition free.

**AMANA ACADEMY, INC.**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Location**:Alpharetta Campus

**Job Title**:School Counselor

**Department**: Academics

**Reports To**: Principal or Appointed Designee

**Status**:Full Time, Exempt

**Work Schedule**:200 Days

**Start Date**:July, 2024

**DOING WORK THAT MATTERS**

Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration, School Counselors promote student success, provide preventative services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic and personal/social development for all students.

**HOW YOU WILL EMPOWER STUDENTS TO GO BEYOND**

Delivery of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program
- Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities that meets students’ needs
- Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans
- Interprets and utilizes student data accurately and appropriately
- Collaborates and communicates with parents, guardians and teachers in the development of educational and life plans
- Develops and implements an appropriate student referral process and follow-up process as needed
- Provides individual and group counseling to students with social and emotional needs
- Implements school wide prevention/intervention programs to support the emotional, social and behavioral needs of students
- Assists teachers, parents/guardians and students and others in interpreting and understanding student data
- Utilizes all available technology resources effectively, including Student Information System, in the implementation and monitoring of comprehensive school counseling program

Accountability
- Conducts annual program review to evaluate extent of program implementation and effectiveness
- Measures results of comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results with Principal and other relevant stakeholders, as appropriate
- Monitors academic performance and other relevant performance data (e.g. behavior, attendance, etc.) and utilizes data to provide appropriate interventions for students in need
- Accurately reviews and appropriately maintains student records related to counseling

**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**
- Education: Master’s Degree in School Counseling required
- Certification/Licensure: Must hold or be eligible for 5-5 certification in school counseling
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in counseling students as individuals and in groups and experience interpreting standardized testing results preferred
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate a guidance and counseling program based on student needs
- Proven skill in counseling/advising individuals and groups
- Ability to convey accurate information regarding academic and career guidance
- Ability to consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the needs of students
- Knowledge of available school, system and community resources
- Awareness of cultural diversity and its implications for school counseling
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities
- Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively as a member of a team and in a professional manner
- Knowledge of current counseling practices across the academic, career and personal/social domains
- Knowledge of current career and college entrance requirements
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

**ENVIRONMENT**

**Working Conditions for Amana’s Alpharetta campus**:
Amana’s flagship campus is located in a renovated shopping plaza, minutes from

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